Siege ends as mob takes city and Mormon evacuees leave
Report covers a violent sequence with a besieged city surrendering after a mob marches in on Thursday evening. It notes casualties on both sides, captures of property, and a committee to manage remaining assets while evacuees head east. Also includes unrelated dispatches on accidents, naval movements, duels, proclamations, and minor crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strangtown
Wiskonson
Lhe Alvarado
Capt. Smith
Carthage
Antios
Joseph Bradford
Furve
Mor Hoaband
Liewell
Portland Advertiser
Binran
Eighteenth-st
Gowanus
Greenwood Cemetery
Arly
N. ¥. Tribune
Hudson
John Honper
William Stevens
Peter Johnson
James C. Rabin
James Brown
Thomas Norton
Augustus Lind
John Crown
William Simpson
Thomas Buxton
Liverpool
N. Y
Tribune
Port Washington
Walton
Louisiana
Atlantic and Oregon race discussed as trial of speed
The essay describes a planned December race between steamboats Atlantic and Oregon. It notes New York departure, faster first-out advantage for the Atlantic, and passengers hoping to beat her without danger. Officially called a trial of speed, the event aims to determine swift passage times between New York and Cambridge ground via Hurl Gate and Allen's Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Kuate
New York
Oregon
Allen's Point
Is ‘Said
Stonington
The Piles Electuary by Dr A Upham of New York
An internal remedy for piles promising permanent cure whether bleeding or blind, internal or external. Claims include liver and spleen inflammation relief and non irritant composition with no purgatives. Available via agents such as J. S. Houghton Boston and listed regional agents with pamphlets on usage and guarantees of life-long cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Upham
New York City
Mark Thin
Houghton
Marcington Street
Boston
Geneva
New England
Grintol
Lpy Briggs
Syrren
Fin Parker
Providence
Gran- Voder & Chace
Newport
KS Taylor
Iyis
Brighton Market Prices and Weekly Sales Report 1840
Market brief from Boston Daily Advertiser notes prices and volumes at Brighton Market for Sept 28 1840. Slaughter cattle beef cattle stores two to three year olds sheep and swine listed with varied prices. whale oil and candlemaking goods cited. demand noted for whalebone with large transactions and refusals reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sippitin
Fall River
Sippican
Boston Daily Advertiser
Brighton
Myn
New York
Boston
Lynn
Request for Anti-tillion Pills through General Agent
Henry Haynsworth asks Sumterville makers for five hundred boxes of Pethr s Vegetable Pills in sealed front of J C Miller in Charleston S C. The letter, dated December 1 1840, is signed with Bayley and De L W Biggs as participants and cites physician confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumterville
J. C. Miller
Charleston
S.C
Henry Haynsworth
Whs Bayley
de L W Biggs
Wistar's Dollam of Wild Cherry Boosts 1840s Patient
Willieboro Maine July 30 1845 Seth W Fowlh writes of severe lung disease with coughing spitting blood and exhaustion. After doctors gave up he credits Wistar's Balm of Wild Cherry with stopping coughing easing bleeding and restoring strength allowing daily work. Sold by Dr L W Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willieboro
Seth W. Fowlh
Wistar
Dallam
Lowe
Ini
James Conery
Thomas Benner
L. W. Briggs
Marital Notices From This Town Record
On Monday last by Rev J N Sykes Frederick A Burgess wed Abby M Bosworth both of this town. On Thursday evening last by Rev J N Sykes Luther Fandy wed Nancy B Munro both of this town. In Pall River on the 27th wit Joseph N Parker of Fall River Mass wed Betsey W Jones of Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Sykes
Frederick A. Burgess
Abby M. Bosworth
J.N. Sykes
Luther Fandy
Nancy B. Munro
Pall River
Joseph N. Parker
Fall Are
Mass
Betsey W. Jones
Warren
Obituaries from Newport and Fall River list two young deaths
In Newport 30th alt. of concemption Mrs. Sarah Ann wife of Samuel B Hill and daughter of the late John Tompking in her 38th year. In Fall River 13th alt. Mise Mary Dwelly aged 16 formerly of New Bedford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Sarah Ann
Samuel B. Hill
John Tompking
Fall River
Mary Dwelly
New Bedford
Marine Journal of Bristol Port Sailing Schedules 1846
A Bristol Port weekly record lists brig Emeline from East River with woad, sloop Dolphin from Harwich with fish, and multiple other provably trading vessels. It details arrivals, departures, cargoes, and whaling results across Oct 1846 with notes on vessels like Yeoman and Triton and ports Havana Callao Maui Honolulu and Tombez.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anhived
Emeline
Smith
East River
Woad
Dolphin
Chase
Harwich
Fish
Nancy Jane
Gardner
Providence
Helen
Pitman
Fame
Pearse
H. Allen
Williston
Phebe
Margaret
Bird
Philadelphia
Willard
Rhodes
Three Brothers
Ferguson
N. York
Excell
Bennett
New York
Mdzte C
Easterbrooks
Arun
Miller
N York
Jane
Hall
Paweatuck
A. Crandall
Davis
Sm All River
Schr Alida
Waldron
Key West
Willa
Maritime Ship Movements and Listings from 1946 Log
The record details ships and crews with routes and durations including Jas Allen out of NB 16 months at 1000 ep, Pocahontas for Pacific 10 of 12 days from Sa Harbor, Romulus off St Simon's Bay sailing July 14 46, and Jacun 3 months from NL clean 00 a cruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hin
Barton
Warren
Payta
Highlander
Cleveland
Mys
Calmps
Dexter
Starbuck
Nan
Clay
Stacee
Washi Do
Zoroaster
Jas Allen
Shearman
Callao
Simson
Homes
Pocahontas
Corl
Pacific
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Potomac
Pensacula
Raritan
Vera Croa
Mississippi
Vera Crus
Pensacola
Duntine
Palmero
Chartier
Algiers
N. O. Picayune
Titanxseina
Guv. Crawford
Savannas
Murven
Daniel Gibler
Masgao Co
Tuttnow
Massac County
Illinois
John I's
Williamson Co
Dostin
United States
Constitution
Percival
Rio de Janeiro
Globe
Fink Rron Perevios Marcues
Springfiell
Mars
Anae Mery
Congress Street
Hoston Transcript
Ohio
Iho Navy Yard
Jamestown
Norfolk
Africa
Thia
Franklin
Aurora
Anove Isu.aso
Tower Hill Mining Co
Cumberland
Providence Journal
George Street
Schuylkill Sixth
England
del L. W. Bieos
State Street
Daily Mail
Houston
Von
Ile Nest
Join B. Munro
Pethr
Marine: Journal
Port OF
Bristol
Superb
Taylor
Pillman
Swanzey
Mmeline
Simmons
Somersett
Rondowbt
Bloup Hudson
Winslow
Arion
Chace
Oysterville
Pearce
Freetown
EH Allen
New Orleans
Seward
Ely
Brazos
Tarquin
Harding
Havana
Mth
John Hill
Wig Fraight
Fletcher
Yeoman
Plymouth
Maui
Talaliwana
Nantasket
Chiloe
Tombez
Frank
Vermont Kersey
Wardwell
Periodical Reading Association
J. N, Sykes, Seo'ry
Perry's Wharf
Hope Street
James Lawless
E &O
Vpods Bruggy
Brrgby
S.J. Allyn
Booth
Van
Hristul
Anthony Mason
Julia Munro
Mahalia Pierce
TN Patterson Henry A Pierce
Thomas Redfern
H N Reed
Capt Bleaver Smith
Emilie Schaumberg
Harriot N ‘Tanner
Liza A Wilcox
Josten
W. Hls, Bayley
Bristol Ferry
Bristol Ferry _ Cs
Taunton
Bristol Hotel
Chadwick
Henry Martin
Bugle Bank
Pson UI
Biatt Steam Mill Company
W. I Bsbayiley
Odines
Bradforo
Munro
Thomas G. Munro
Shen Bris
Prang
A. M
Falliver
New Ledford
Bostin
Perry
E. A. Burgess
Bristol and Vicinity
FEU
Notwas
Howe
L. Manchester
Sepeld
S. C
State St
Medical Institution
Yale College
Besjamin Sinumman
Ex. Ives
Jonatuam Kwiout
Timothy P. Beers
Ciantes Ho
Brprgriy Iil
John Adams
Nancy D. Ingraham
Nancy D. Munro
ITE
James P. Pierce
Kelton
Nanking, &O
W.D Briggs
Alifornia
Texas
Drowes
J. Allyn
W. Ward
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